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David Erdmann Obituary
David Erdmann
March 1, 1933
January 11, 2024
David Donald Erdmann passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024, at the age of 90.
David was born on March 1, 1933, to Harry F. and Lillian O. (Damerow) Erdmann Sr. in Oshkosh, WI where he was raised.
He joined and served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He served for twenty years and retired from the Navy in August 1972.
He married his wife, Jean Jeanette Breiner on January 2, 1954. David worked for and did an apprenticeship with the Oshkosh Daily Newspaper as a newspaper compositor. He ran the Beachcomber Tavern from 1966 to 1972. David then moved his family to Colorado Springs, CO in 1972 where he worked for the Colorado Springs Sun, the Denver Post and Colorado Springs Cablevision where he retired and lived out his life.
David is proceeded in death by his parents, his wife, Jean of 54 years on July 21, 2008, and his brother, Harry F. Erdmann, Jr. David is survived by his two daughters, Debra Cohen and Darcel (Douglas) Wilson, one grandson, two granddaughters and one great grandson all of Colorado Springs, CO
A Military Memorial Service to be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate a donation in David's name to the American Heart Association at heart.org.
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Alma
January 9, 2026
David was like a dad to me. He always had a smile and a beautiful sense of humor. He always would make me laugh over the phone. I am so blessed to have had him in my life and so glad Darcie has his loving heart. Miss and love you Dad
Alma
December 19, 2024
Thinking and praying for you. Holidays are so hard but know we feel your pain
Alma Brewster
January 23, 2024
David was an amazing man. His smile was contagious and I considered him and loved him as my adopted Dad. I will never forget every time he called the store to talk to Darcie he always asked what are you giving free and our conversations will always be in my heart RIP Dad and I am certain that Manny is showing you around heaven
Rich Lythgoe
January 22, 2024
I went through a long period of unemployment in 2017. I had a number of other personal challenges going on during that period too. Dave would stop by on his way to or from the mailbox to just check on me and pass some time. We´d banter about which service was better, Navy or Marines, and share stories about time spent at sea.
Dave was a good man and was there when you needed him.
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